China tightens travel rules in bid to stop tech secrets leaving country

WorldPolitics
15 Sep 2026 • 6:07 PM MYT
The Independent
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China tightens travel rules in bid to stop tech secrets leaving country

  • China has enforced sweeping new travel rules allowing the government greater control over the movements of citizens and foreign nationals.
  • Chinese citizens deemed a threat to national technology or industrial security can now be banned from leaving the country.
  • Foreign nationals face an entry ban of up to five years if they make false statements on their visa applications.
  • Returning citizens who commit illegal acts abroad that harm national security face exit bans ranging from six months to three years.
  • Taiwan has warned its citizens, particularly those working in the technology sector, to exercise caution when visiting China under the new regulations.

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